Kalmia angustifolia
Lambkill
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Lambkill (Kalmia angustifolia) - Description
Kalmia angustifolia is a flowering shrub in the family Ericaceae, commonly known as sheep laurel. It is distributed in eastern North America from Ontario and Quebec south to Virginia. [1] It grows commonly in dry habitats in the boreal forest, and may become dominant over large areas after fire or logging. Like many plant species of infertile habitats it has evergreen leaves and mycorrhizal associations with fungi. It is also found in drier area of peat bogs.
Lambkill (Kalmia angustifolia) - Blooming
Blossoms are cup shaped with stamens radiating to anther sacs in the flower walls. Dark dots around the sacs. Flowers in 2 inch clusters, often pinkish.
Lambkill (Kalmia angustifolia) - Growth
Evergreen shrub. Laurel-like leaves look a lot like those of rhododendron. Mulch regularly in spring with organic matter, such as leaf molds or pine needles. Kalmia grows best in partial shade. Can grow in sun only if the soil remains moist most-all of the time.
Lambkill (Kalmia angustifolia) - Planting
Propagate with seed in spring. Can also use greenwood cuttings (in spring) or semi-ripe cuttings (in summer). Layering can also be carried out in summer.
Lambkill (Kalmia angustifolia) - Pest
Weevils, lace bugs, scale insects, and borers. Other problems include fungal leaf spots, powdery mildew, leaf gall, and blights, all of which occur on occasion.
Lambkill (Kalmia angustifolia) - Interesting facts
All plant parts can cause upset stomach, so do not consume. They are also dangerous to sheep, goats, and calfs, which can die if they graze this plant.
Lambkill (Kalmia angustifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Fertile, humus-rich, acidic soil. Well-draining, but moisture retentive situation in garden.
